Macon County property record for 265 E Shafer St, Forsyth, IL 62535
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,922 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,009 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07-14-102-006 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-14-102-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,922 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,922 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 532 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 070714102006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 265 E SHAFER ST |
| City | FORSYTH |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 62535-9748 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNICIPAL |
| Legal Description | SHAFFERS ADDN TO VILLAGE OF FORSYTH LOT 2 BLK 1 01BK3053/419 80X150 94BK3042/784 37,000 01BK3042/785 40,000 |
| Legal Range | 02E |
| Legal Township | 17N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAFFERS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HICKORY POINT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 2901 |
Source: Macon County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 E SHAFER ST, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9748 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20091773917 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3986 / 726 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MACON IL |
| Property Address | 265 E SHAFER ST, FORSYTH, IL 62535-9748 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 4708/308 |
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| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 4708/308 |
| Instrument | 1953712 |
| Name | PRAIRIE STATE BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Macon County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon County |
| County Subdivision | Hickory Point Township |
| Municipality | Forsyth Village |
| Unified School District | Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,009.00 | $53,067 Land $5,303 Building $47,764 | $159,217 Land $15,911 Building $143,306 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1990–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FORSYTH serves 3,490 people · EPA ID IL1150200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.65 mg/L (2021) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conxxus Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Rise Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 200 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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